Abby and husband Chance Chancellor (Conner Floyd) are in love with their beautiful family, but getting there was far from easy. After facing infertility issues, Abby turned to Mariah Copeland (Camryn Grimes) in the hopes that she would become a surrogate for the couple, per Soaps in Depth. 

But in the world of soaps, when one problem is resolved, another arises — such as Chance finding out that his sperm count was too low and immediately being whisked away on an undercover mission, as reported by Soap Opera Spy. According to the soap outlet, Devon Hamilton (Bryton James) stepped in and offered to become their sperm donor and Abby agreed, grateful (all while Chance was missing).

Dominic's parentage seems straightforward, but soap experts know that nothing ever is on "Y&R." Fast forward to Chance presumed missing in action, Abby growing closer to Devon as a result, and a heavily pregnant Mariah being kidnapped by Abby's ex Ben "Stitch" Rayburn (Sean Carrigan) and giving birth in captivity . 

After Abby realized that Chance was actually alive and brought him home, the true battle began as Mariah understandably bonded with an unborn Dominic after her traumatic ordeal and no choice but to distance herself  — meanwhile Devon also came to love the little guy after he was left in his care while Abby convinced Chance to return and eventually demanded shared custody, per Soaps.com.